GB2082923A

GB2082923A - Kit for games

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Publication number: GB2082923A
Application number: GB8028981A
Authority: GB
Original assignee: Zimm Zamm AG
Current assignee: Zimm Zamm AG
Priority date: 1980-09-08
Filing date: 1980-09-08
Publication date: 1982-03-17

Abstract

A kit for the playing of games of the type in which a missile such as a shuttlecock is projected across a net or space by opponents on either side of the net or space, the kit comprising a set of coloured discs together with a pair of bats and a missile, the discs defining both a zone of no-man's land and two areas on either side of this zone to define the playing areas. These areas may be made of the same or different size depending on the difference in skill of the opposing players. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Kit for games Field of Invention This invention relates to games of the type in which a missile is projected across a net or space by opponents on either side of the net or space.

Such games include tennis, badminton, volley ball, tenniquoits and the like.

Discussion of Prior Art Games of this type often suffer from the disadvantage that the one player or team of players is much superior to the other, and a onesided contest results. The stronger player or team can be handicapped in several ways such as by increasing the points which the better player has to score or decreasing the score the lesser player has to score.

Object of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide a kit whereby a simple form of handicapping can be effected.

Statements of the Invention According to the invention a kit is provided which includes a plurality of markers or modules adapted to define playing areas on either side of a net or space.

In one form of the invention a plurality of coloured discs may be provided together with a pair of bats and a missile, the discs defining both a zone of no-man's land and two areas on either side of this zone to define the playing areas. These areas may be made any size depending on the difference in skill of the opposing players; and a young child can afford his father much exercise if the relative areas of play are judiciously chosen.

In another form of the invention a plurality of pegs are provided so that they can be inserted into the ground and tapes, ropes or the like may also be provided to extend between pegs to define the playing areas.

Yet further according to the invention a plurality of modules may be provided, which may be rectangular or square in shape and which can be laid in abutting relationship to define the playing areas.

The present invention-is particularly suitable for a game played with bats and an enlarged form of badminton shuttlecock. No net need be provided in the kit since an expanse of lawn, play ground, yard or other area can be demarcated into a no-man's land (instead of a net) and playing areas on either side of the no-man's land.

Brief Description of the Drawings The invention is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a kit according tp the invention; Figure 2 is a plan view of the markers of the invention set out to define a playing area; Figure 3 is an isometric view of a pair of modules according to the invention; and Figure 4 is a plan view of a number of the modules set out to define a playing area.

Detailed Description of the Invention In figure 1 a kit 10 comprises a pair of bats 12, a shuttlecock 14 and a set of eight discs 16.

The discs 1 6 are used to define the playing area (indicated in chain line in figure 2) and are laid out on the ground in any required configuration. The kit 1 0 lends itself to the utilization of playing zones of differing areas as a means of providing a system handicapping. It will be seen that the area 20 in figure 2, which is defined by the discs 16a, is much smaller than the area 22, which is defined by the discs 1 6b. A player playing from the zone 22 across the no-man's land zone 24, which serves as a net, into the zone 20 has therefore to exercise a greater amount of skill in ensuring that the shuttlecock 14 falls within the zone 20.

Conversely, the other player has a much easier task in keeping the shuttlecock within the larger zone 22.

The modules 30 shown in figures 3 and 4 are flexible mats which may be laid out in any configuration, for example the one shown in figure 4, to define a playing area. The smailer zone 32, defined by the mats 30a, once again serves to handicap the stronger player playing from the larger zone 34 across the no-man's land zone 36.

1. A kit which includes a plurality of markers or modules adapted to define playing areas on either side of a net or space.

2. A kit according to claim 1 in which a plurality of coloured discs are provided together with a pair of bats and a missile, the discs being capable of arrangement to provide both a zone of no-man's land and two areas on either side of the zone to define the playing areas.

3. A kit according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of pegs capable of insertion into the ground and ropes capable of attachment to and extension between pegs to define the playing areas.

4. A kit according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of rectangular modules which can be laid in abutting relationship to define the playing areas.

5. A kit according to claim 4 in which the modules comprise semi-rigid mats.

6. A method of laying out a playing area comprising the steps of laying a plurality of markers on the ground to define at least two playing zones with a no-man's land between them.

7. A method according to claim 6 which includes the alternative step of laying down a plurality of mats to define the playing area.

**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Kit for games Field of Invention This invention relates to games of the type in which a missile is projected across a net or space by opponents on either side of the net or space. Such games include tennis, badminton, volley ball, tenniquoits and the like. Discussion of Prior Art Games of this type often suffer from the disadvantage that the one player or team of players is much superior to the other, and a onesided contest results. The stronger player or team can be handicapped in several ways such as by increasing the points which the better player has to score or decreasing the score the lesser player has to score. Object of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide a kit whereby a simple form of handicapping can be effected. Statements of the Invention According to the invention a kit is provided which includes a plurality of markers or modules adapted to define playing areas on either side of a net or space. In one form of the invention a plurality of coloured discs may be provided together with a pair of bats and a missile, the discs defining both a zone of no-man's land and two areas on either side of this zone to define the playing areas. These areas may be made any size depending on the difference in skill of the opposing players; and a young child can afford his father much exercise if the relative areas of play are judiciously chosen. In another form of the invention a plurality of pegs are provided so that they can be inserted into the ground and tapes, ropes or the like may also be provided to extend between pegs to define the playing areas. Yet further according to the invention a plurality of modules may be provided, which may be rectangular or square in shape and which can be laid in abutting relationship to define the playing areas. The present invention-is particularly suitable for a game played with bats and an enlarged form of badminton shuttlecock. No net need be provided in the kit since an expanse of lawn, play ground, yard or other area can be demarcated into a no-man's land (instead of a net) and playing areas on either side of the no-man's land. Brief Description of the Drawings The invention is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a kit according tp the invention; Figure 2 is a plan view of the markers of the invention set out to define a playing area; Figure 3 is an isometric view of a pair of modules according to the invention; and Figure 4 is a plan view of a number of the modules set out to define a playing area. Detailed Description of the Invention In figure 1 a kit 10 comprises a pair of bats 12, a shuttlecock 14 and a set of eight discs 16. The discs 1 6 are used to define the playing area (indicated in chain line in figure 2) and are laid out on the ground in any required configuration. The kit 1 0 lends itself to the utilization of playing zones of differing areas as a means of providing a system handicapping. It will be seen that the area 20 in figure 2, which is defined by the discs 16a, is much smaller than the area 22, which is defined by the discs 1 6b. A player playing from the zone 22 across the no-man's land zone 24, which serves as a net, into the zone 20 has therefore to exercise a greater amount of skill in ensuring that the shuttlecock 14 falls within the zone 20. Conversely, the other player has a much easier task in keeping the shuttlecock within the larger zone 22. The modules 30 shown in figures 3 and 4 are flexible mats which may be laid out in any configuration, for example the one shown in figure 4, to define a playing area. The smailer zone 32, defined by the mats 30a, once again serves to handicap the stronger player playing from the larger zone 34 across the no-man's land zone 36. CLAIMS

5. A kit according to claim 4 in which the modules comprise semi-rigid mats.

8. A kit substantially as herein described with reference to figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings.

9. A method substantially as herein described with reference to figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings.